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Security NFTs for NFT Wallet Hardening and Fraud Prevention

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Summary

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing security non-fungible tokens (NFTs) designed to harden NFT wallets and prevent fraud. The application describes methods for creating fraud, access, and customer service NFTs linked to collectable NFTs.

What changed

This document is a patent application (US20260087488A1) from the USPTO that discloses a novel method for creating security non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These security NFTs are intended to enhance the security of NFT wallets by incorporating fraud detection mechanisms and access controls through distinct fraud, access, and customer service NFTs. The application aims to mitigate risks associated with collecting and storing digital assets.

While this is a patent application and not a regulation, it signals potential future technological developments in the digital asset space. Companies involved in NFT development, wallet services, or digital asset security should be aware of this innovation. There are no immediate compliance obligations, but understanding these concepts may inform future product development and risk assessment strategies related to digital asset security.

Source document (simplified)

← USPTO Patent Applications

SECURITY NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTs)

Application US20260087488A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

John Thomas Hancock, III, Hiranmayi PALANKI

Abstract

Disclosed are various embodiments for creating security non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that provide security hardening to NFT wallets used to collect or store collectable NFTs. In response to a request to add a collectable NFT to a user wallet, security NFTs can be created. A security NFT can include a fraud NFT, an access NFT, and a customer service NFT. A fraud NFT is linked to the collectable NFT and can be used to detect fraud. An access NFT and a customer service NFT can be used to permit access to the user wallet.

CPC Classifications

G06Q 20/3672 G06Q 20/3674

Filing Date

2024-09-23

Application No.

18893539

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Named provisions

Abstract Inventors CPC Classifications

Classification

Agency
USPTO
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
US20260087488A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Digital Asset Security NFT Wallets
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Cybersecurity
Operational domain
IT Security
Topics
Intellectual Property Financial Services

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